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The Tower of Refuge, also known as Conister Rock, sits in Douglas Bay – originally built to aid sailors whose ships had run aground on the surrounding rocks.

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The RNLI is a registered charity dedicated to saving the lives of those in trouble at sea and was founded in the Isle of Man by Sir William Hillary.

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The Manx Museum is the national museum of the Isle of Man and headquarters of the Manx National Heritage trust's services.

 

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Founded in 1876 by Thomas Lightfoot at the peak of the Victorian tourist trade, the trams quickly became a popular attraction.

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